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Highlights from the June 25 Committee of the Whole Council meeting. 

A deputation requesting a minor variance for a digital billboard was heard.  

Council recognized artist and volunteer Bev Hall as the winner of the 2024 Ontario Senior of the Year Award.

The Town’s 2023 Draft Audited Financial Statements from KPMG were presented. 

EG’s 2024 Development Charge By-law Amendment was on the agenda. The Development Charges Act enables municipalities to impose a charge on new development to recover growth-related capital costs. Development charges are an important revenue source for EG. 

Several reports and memos from Corporate Services came forward:  

Parks, Recreation and Culture reported on Food and Fitness services for the Health and Active Living Plaza. 

A Zoning By-Law Amendment was on the agenda for 17743 McCowan Road. 

A memo on EG’s Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) Sanitary Allocation Update was also shared. 

Council at 6 p.m. 

A Public Meeting took place to receive input for an Official Plan Amendment Application, 18642 Leslie Street GP Ltd., 18642 Leslie Street [OPA.24.01]. 

There are no meetings next week. The next Council meetings will be on July 23, 2024. 

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Review the Agenda at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Agendas 
Make a deputation at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/deputations 
Watch the meeting at www.youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury

Watch past meetings online Contact Council

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Canada Day Holiday Hours
The East Gwillimbury Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) will be closed on Monday, July 1 for Canada Day and will reopen on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:30 a.m. If you have an emergency regarding to water, sewers, or roads, please call 905-478-4282 and press option 3. Learn more at eastgwillimbury.ca/holidays

Fireworks in EG
Fireworks can only be set off on private property between sunset and 11 p.m. from June 29 to July 3. You must be 18 years old to set off fireworks. Enjoy fireworks safely by following these tips:

  • Choose an area at least 30 m by 30 m with no trees or power lines
  • Never hold fireworks when using them 
  • Place all used fireworks and those that did not light in a pail of water
  • Never throw fireworks 
  • Read the instructions on each product carefully

For more information, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Fireworks

Aquatic Certification Programs in EG
Do you love to swim? Become certified with EG! Check out the dates below and join us for training at the Georgina Leisure Pool (5279 Black River Road):

National Lifeguard Course

  • July 19 to 21
  • July 26 to 28

Participants must be 15 years of age and hold a Bronze Cross Certification, Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid or Standard First Aid from an approved agency.

Find more details at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Aquatic

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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

For details and to apply, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/careers

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Canada Day
Join us on July 1 from 6 to 10 p.m. for Canada Day at the Mount Albert Lions Community Centre (5057 Mount Albert Road). Enjoy live music from the Stacey Renee Band, fireworks, activities, delicious food, and tons of fun! Parking is limited, shuttles are available to and from the event at the Holland Landing Community Centre, Ross Family Complex and East Gwillimbury Sports Complex. Learn more and view the shuttle bus schedule at at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/CanadaDay

East Gwillimbury Farmers Market
Visit the Farmers Market every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. until October 10 at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre. Market goers will enjoy special event theme days, local shopping, live music, and more! Learn more at www.egfm.ca

Music Nights presented by TD
Join us for our first concert of the summer on July 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre to watch local performers and premier tribute bands giving you a mix of pop, rock, and country! Our first performer is Taylor Made Band, bringing you contemporary pop to classic rock – Dua Lipa, meet AC/DC; Adele, say hi to Queen. For details, including bands and food vendors, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/MusicNights

Calling all crafters, bakers, painters, movers, and shakers! 
Showcase your talent at EG’s new Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture event on August 9 and 10. We’re looking for unique vendors to help create the ultimate event the community through arts and culture. Learn more and apply by today at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/TOC

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Business Foundations
Interested in refining your entrepreneurial skills to launch or improve your business?

Join York University’s YSpace for Business Foundations, covering vital business management aspects. The virtual workshop series runs weekly from 6 to 8 p.m. until August 27, 2024.

Topics include market research, business operations setup, business plan development, mental well-being, branding strategies, and more.

Attend at least seven out of nine workshops to receive an Innovation York Certificate of Completion, showcasing your dedication to entrepreneurship essentials.

Business Foundations is free for entrepreneurs aged 18 and above in York Region, primarily East Gwillimbury, Georgina, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations.
Learn more and register at www.advantageeg.ca/YSpace.

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Make a Cyanotype Printed Tote Bag or T-shirt!
Join the Library on Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at the Mount Albert Library branch to customize t-shirts and tote bags. Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces stunning blue prints using the sun to develop images. Bring a tote bag or t-shirt to create prints using natural materials like flowers and leaves. The program will run weather permitting.


The program is for adults and teens. Cost is $2 per person. Please register in the branch to save your spot.

Free Legal Clinics
Receive legal advice from a lawyer or paralegal during the summer at:

  • Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street) – July 2, 16 and 30
  • Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street) – July 9, 23
  • Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Learn more at www.egpl.ca

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